I was talking to a retired military fighter online and he wrote this e-mail to me after I asked a question about what it was like to fly a fighter. I KNOW this will inspire people whos dreams are set on flying fighters to continue on, its not an easy journey, but WORTH IT! Read: FLYING FIGHTERS There were times when nothing was better. I'd put ...

I just joined and have seen many threads about become a fighter pilot in the military, particularly the Air Force. This is by far my biggest goal and what I am working for. I have been researching this indepth for acouple years now and setting up my hihg school track to getting into the Academy. There are two reasons for this post. The main one ...

Now, from wat i've been hearing from my doctor the last time i talked to him is that 20/10 is better(means i can see things at 20 feet, that normal eyes would have to 10 feet away from to see). And I dont exactly know i'm getting into the academy, especially since my age is too few. But it is always good to have steely determination, and good ...

Yes, you need to be an officer to fly any type of military airPlane, helicopters are different, you just sign up for it throught the army and they send you to warrant officer school. If you go into ROTC and graduate and then join the airforce you can fly fighters but you will be very lucky if you do. The best bet for flight of any type is the ...

Does anybody know of any 747-400 flight manuals that may be for sale, these are to complement a flight sim that I am building. regards

new toy on the market called Trafficscope. Shows closest aircraft and their altitude difference. I think it is a great tool for avoiding other aircraft. If you can, try it out. most shops like marv golden offer a 30 day gaurantee. http://www.marvgolden.com

Hi my name is jeremy watson and i go to Minnesota business academy which is located in downtown St. Paul MN. and was wondering if maybe i can interview someone like a pilot/ an aerospace engineer or even an avionics engineer. if so please email me at JeremyDavidWatson@yahoo.com thank you Jeremy Watson

Hi, I got the assignment to do some presentation of the force landing and there is something that I could find anywhere in the T.O. Could anybody help me on this? I would like to know how much altitude lost if I do one complete turn with bank 30, 45, and 60 without an enging running?

Captain Mo is correct, it is an increase in weight that will decrease Vmc, not the opposite. You must seperate performance and control. Vmc is about directional control, nothing else. When an engine is brought to idle with the other running at take off power, you will see a very strong yawing tendancey, yes with roll as well. The natural ...

Do you need to be an officer to be a Fight/Bomber Pilot? If you go into ROTC and graduate can you fly FIghters? Am I able to actually fly the planes or is that more of a dream. Do only a few people get to fly fighters. I either want to Be a fighter pilot or go into ranger school for the army. Is it easier to be a Helicopter Pilot and how do i ...